How to grow gardenia to make it more vigorous?

Gardenia is loved for its white flowers and fragrant scent, but many flower lovers find it difficult to take care of it. In addition to early bud drop, gardenias may also have yellow leaves and wilting. So how can we grow gardenias more vigorously?

1. Soil preparation

Avoid using yellow soil that is easily compacted. Choose soil with good air permeability, such as nutrient soil mixed with river sand or coal slag to ensure good water permeability and air permeability.

2. Flowerpot selection

Choose flower pots with good air permeability and avoid using deep or overly large pots to facilitate the healthy growth of the roots.

3. Lighting requirements

Gardenia likes plenty of sunlight and should be given sufficient light throughout the year to prevent the leaves from being sunburned due to lack of water.

4. Watering

Keep the soil slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. When the soil surface is dry by one or two centimeters, water thoroughly to prevent the roots and leaves from drying out.

5. Fertilization

After flowering in spring, add multi-element fertilizer , or high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as Huaduoduo No. 10, 2-3 times a month to promote the growth of new branches. In autumn, use fertilizers with high phosphorus and potassium content, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate or Huaduoduo No. 2, 2-3 times a month to promote the formation of flower buds.

6. Pruning

The best pruning period is from spring flowering to summer. Avoid pruning in autumn to avoid affecting the formation of flower buds. Cut off excessively long branches in time to promote balanced development of the plant.

7. Soil pH

Gardenia prefers acidic soil. When caring for it in the north, you need to pay attention to the water quality and the acidity and alkalinity of the soil, and use ferrous sulfate solution regularly to adjust it to prevent yellow leaves and dead seedlings.

The above is the maintenance and management of gardenia. Friends who like gardenia can pay more attention to the above details during daily maintenance.